Senior Design Release Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTIONLead the design, development, and delivery of lighting components as required to execute Rivian's vehicle development plan.Lead change control, technical issue resolution and program Engineering deliverables for sub- components. Coordinate, support andor create 3D designs to package sub-components into vehicle's environment.Execute structural analysis on designs.Prepare 2D drawings of designs.Support new component interfaces and work with Purchasing and other engineers through development and approval of new-tooled components.Support Design Reviews and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) analyses.Maintain parts and assemblies through change control and final release.Provide internal support on responses for cost studies.Track engineering issues to support regularly occurring open concernsissues reviews.Review Design for Assembly (DFA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) documents for design adherence.Collaborate with Design Verification Process and Report (DVP&R) team to validate requirements.Develop and maintain program-specific Design Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (DFMEAs).Develop continuous design improvement proposals.Support vehicle assembly builds from initial prototype through full production launch.Prepare engineering releasesattributes in ENOVIA. Gather and submit testing asset requests to Supplier through Purchasing.Assist with Concession requests and Concerns feedback.Submit Device Transmittals to Low Voltage harness team.Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, as well as internal departments.Review and approve Design Validation Plans and terface with Technical Program Managers to provide summary snapshots of program imperatives (part timing, part maturity, release status, validation status, etc.) as required by Program Team. Must Have:5+ years of experience in related component design, release, and industrialization (Body Ligthting components).Advanced CAD knowledge; CATIA V5 V6 strongly preferredDetailed knowledge of relevant manufacturing techniques processes for both low- and high-volume productionExperience in DFMEA, DVP&R and PFMEA- Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practicesKnowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analyses Preferred:Managing BOM content attributes in PLMSAP systems (ENOVIA direct experience preferred)Managing BOM variants and facilitating part revisions through approval and implementation processesWorking with Manufacturing teams and suppliers to understand and implement DFA DFM learnings

Created: 2025-02-24